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Senior Learning Mentor

Meridian Business Support
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M32 8BB

Salary

£34,000 - £40,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Learning Mentor based in Manchester, offering a salary range of £26,515 to £29,856 (actual salary).
  • The role requires previous experience working with children who have additional needs and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
  • Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, families, and teachers, along with good GCSEs or equivalent in English and mathematics.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8.45 am to 3.45 pm, during term time only, with a start date as soon as possible.
  • Applicants must be flexible to work across various locations in Manchester and will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Senior Learning MentorSalary         £26,515 - £29,856 (actual salary) Location:    Manchester Hours:        Monday to Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm (term time only)Start date:  As soon as possible Meridian Business Support are working on behalf of an educational establishment who provides full time education for pupils who are permanently excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculumTheir aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to them by schools, academies or the local authority.  The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Senior Learning Mentor.Role responsibilities
  • You will be required to provide support for pupils in a variety of situations, with most of the time supporting learning. 
  • A large percentage of their pupils have additional needs which may present as a barrier to their learning.
  • All their pupils have additional needs, with behaviour the most significant barrier to learning.
  • A proportion of our student have Educational Health Care Plans.
  • You will provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning via mentoring sessions and a range of diagnostic assessments.
  • You will engage with students and families following permanent exclusion from mainstream and develop an understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of each young person.
  • Compilation of accurate reports which contribute to centre placement.
  • Perform home visits and delivery of initial work packs is also an example of the essential work needed within this role.
  • A proactive and empathetic approach to the complexity of our young people is essential.
  • Flexible about where in Manchester they are based and may be asked to work at any centre across the city and in the community.
The ideal candidate
  • Previous experience working with children with additional needs and SEMH
  • Is positive, flexible, patient and resilient
  • Is committed to helping every student to achieve their potential
  • Can build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students and parents
  • Has good GCSEs or equivalent in English and mathematics
  • Has strong ICT skills
  • A DBS on the update service or be willing to have a new one processed
  • Is willing and able to drive across the city to different locations.
Our client and Meridian Business Support are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS on the update service, prior to starting.Interested and feel you have the experience and passion to perform at your best in this role? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.